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THE  FLOWERS  COLLECTION  ^^ 

AuGtJSTA,  Ga.. 

November  14,  1862. 

J.  K.  Sass,  Esq : 

My  Dear  Sir — I  have  often  needed,  in  my 
ministrations  in  the  army,  a  small  and  com- 
pact book  of  devotions,  a  book  so  small  that 
it  may  easily  be  carried  in  the  pocket,  and 
yet  contain  such  prayers  as  will  be  of  prac- 
tical use  to  our  brave  soldiers  in  the  field. 
Not  finding  one  to  suit  my  purpose,  I  have 
prepared  the  following  brief  manual,  which 
I  inscribe  to  you,  a  faithful  worker  in  the 
cause  of  Christ  and  the  Church. 

C.  T.  QUINTARD, 

Chaplain  1st  Tenn.  Regiment. 


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0  hli'ssM  is  be  to  wbom  is  given 

The  instinct  that  can  tell 
That  God.  is  on  the  field,  when  He 

Is  most  invisible ! 

For  right  is  right,  since  God  is  God, 
And  right  the  day  must  win: 

To  donbt  would  be  disloyalty, 
To  falter  would  be  sin. 


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MANUAL   OF   DEVOTIONS 


The  Duties  of  a  Christian. 

That  man  leads  a  sincere  Christian  life, 

1st.  Who  endeavors  to  serve  and  obey  God 
to  the  best  of  his  understanding  and  power. 

2dly.  Who  strives  to  please  his  neighbor  to 
edification. 

3dly.  Who  endeavors  to  do  his  duty  in  that 
state  of  life  unto  which  it  has  pleased  Grod  to 
call  him. 

Whoever  would  continue  in  the  practice  of 
these  things  unto  his  life's  end,  it  is  necessary 
that  he  should  call  himself  often  to  an  account 
"whether  he  does  so  or  not ;  constantly  pray  for 
grace  to  know,  and  to  do  his  duty ;  and  pre- 
serve himself  in  such  a  teachable  temper  as  to 
be  always  ready  to  receive  the  truth  when  it 
is  fairly  proposed  to  him. 


MANILA  I,    OF 


Prayer  ami  FIopk  oy  Victohy. 

Now  may  tlio  God  of  araco  and  power 
Attend  his  people's  humble  cry; 

Defend  them  in  tlie  needful  hour, 
And  send  deliverance  from  on  hiah. 

In  His  salvation  is  our  hope ; 

And  in  the  name  of  Isi-ael's  God 
Our  troops  shall  liil  their  banners  up, 

Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boast ; 

Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  Thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 

Then  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 
And  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 

Till  Thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song. 


DEVOTIONS.  '-f 

A  bruised  rood  shall  Ho  not  break,  and 
smokinor  flax  shall  Ho  not  qiiendi.  St.  ^Tatt. 
xii,  20. 

Str<H(/t/i  in  the  Weak. 

Will  Jesu.s  accept  such  a  lieart  as  mine  — 
this  erring,  treacherous,  traitor  heart  ?  The 
past !  how  many  forgotten  vows — broken  cov- 
enants—  prayerless  days!  How  often  have  I 
made  new  resolutions,  and  as  often  has  the 
reed  succumbed  to  the  first  blast  of  temptation, 
and  the  burning  flax  been  wt;ll  nigh  quenched 
by  guilty  omissions  and  guiltier  commissions ! 
Oh  my  sout  !  thou  art  low  indeed  —  the 
things  that  remain  seeai  "  ready  to  die."  But 
thy  Saviour-God  will  not  give  thee  "  over  un- 
to death."  The  reed  is  bruised ;  but  He  will 
not  pluck  it  up  by  the  roots.  The  flax  is  re- 
duced to  a  smoking  ember ;  but  He  will  fan 
the  decaying  flame.  Why  wound  thy  loving 
Saviour's  heart  by  these  repeated  declen- 
sions? He  will  not — cannot  give  thee  up. 
Go,  mourn  thy  weakness  and  unbelief.  Cry 
unto   the   strong   for    strength.     Weary    and 


10  MANUAL   OF 

faint  one !  thou  has  an  omnipotent  arm  to 
lean  on.  "7/e  fainteth  not,  neither  is  weary  I" 
Listen  to  his  own  gracious  assurance  :  "  Fear 
not,  for  I  am  with  tlice.  Be  not  dismayed,  for 
I  am  thy  God.  I  will  strengthen  thee ;  yea, 
I  will  help  thee  with  the  right  hand  of  my 
righteousness!"  Leaving  all  thy  false  props 
and  refuges,  be  this  thy  resolve :  "  In  the 
Lord  put  I  ray  trust :  why  say  ye  to  my  soul, 
flee  as  a  bird  to  your  mountain  ?"  ^ 


All  things  work  together  for  good  to  them 
that  love  God.     Rom.  viii,  28. 

Providential  Overriding. 
My  soul,  be  still !  thou  art  in  the  hands  of 
thy  covenant  God.  Were  thqse  strange  vicis- 
situdes in  thy  history  the  result  of  accident,  or 
chance,  thou  mightest  well  be  overwhelmed ; 
but  "a//  things"  and  this  thing  (be  what  it 
may)  which  may  be  now  disquieting  thee  is 
one  of  these  "a//  things"  that  are  so  working 
mysteriously  for  thy  good. 


DEVOTIONS.  11 

Trust  thy  God ! 

He  will  not  deceive  thee — thy  interests  are 
with  Him  in  safe  custody.  When  sight  says 
"all  these  things  are  against  me,"  let  faith  re- 
buke the  hasty  conclusion,  and  say  "  shall  not 
the  Judge  of  all  the  earth  do  right  ?"  How 
often  docs  God  hedge  up  our  way  with  thorns, 
to  elicit  simple  trust !  How  seldom  can  we 
see  all  things  so  workiiig  for  our  good  !  But 
it  is  'better  discipline  to  believe  it.  Oh,  for 
faith  amid  frowning  providences  to  say  "  I 
know  that  Thy  judgments  are  good  :"  and,  re- 
lying in  the  dark,  to  exclaim  "Though  He 
slay  me,  yet  will  I  trust  Him  I"  Blessed  Je- 
sus !  to  Thee  are  committed  the  reins  of  this 
universal  empire.  The  same  hand  that  was 
once  nailed  to  the  cross  is  now  wielding  the 
sceptre  on  the  throne  — "  all  power  glveu  un- 
to Thee  in  heaven  and  in  earth." 

How  can  I  doubt  the  wisdom,  and  faithful- 
ness, and  love  of  the  most  mysterious  earthly 
dealing,  when  I  know  that  the  roll  of  provi- 
dence ia  thus  in  the  hands  of  Him  who  has 


12  ^!a??t:at,  of 

o:iven  the  mightiest  jiledgc  omiiipotenoe- co7/W 
iiive  of  His  tendtM'  interest  in  my  sours  well- 
beinjT  1)V  uiving  Ilinisolf  for  mo  ? 


All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and 
truth  unto  such  as  keep  His  covenant  and 
His  testimonies.     Ps.  xxv,  10. 

^^afe  Walking. 

The  paths  of  the  Lord  ?  My  soul !  never 
follow  thine  own  paths.  If  thou  dost  so,  thou 
wilt  be  in  danger  often  of  following  sight  rath- 
er than  faith  —  choosing  the  evil,  and  refusing 
the  good.  But  '•  commit  thy  way  unto  the 
Lord,  and  He  shall  bring  it  to  pass."  Let 
this  be  thy  prayer  :  "  Show  me  Thy  ways,  O 
Lord ;  teach  me  Thy  paths."  Oh  !  for  Caleb's 
spirit,  "  wholly  to  follow  the  Lord  my  God  " — 
to  follow  Him  when  self  must  be  sacrificed, 
and  hardship  must  be  borne,  and  trials  await 
me.  To  "  walk  with  God  "  —  to  ask  in  simple 
faith,  "  What  wouldst  thou  have  me  to  do?" 


L»E\^0T10x\S.  lo 

to  have  no  will  of  my  own,  save  this,  that 
God's  will  is  to  be  my  will.  Here  is  safety  — 
here  is  happiness.  Fearlessly  follow  the  guid- 
ing Pillar.  He  will  lead  you  by  a  right  way, 
though  it  may  be  by  a  way  of  hardship,  and 
erosses,  and  losses,  and  privations,  to  the  city 
of  habitation.  Oh !  the  blessedness  of  thus 
lying  passive  in  the  hands. of  God:  saying, 
"Undertake  Thou  for  me!"  —  dwelling  with 
holy  gratitude  on  past  mercies  and  interposi- 
•tions — taking  these  as  pledges  of  future  faith- 
fulness and  love — iiearing  His  voice  behind  us 
amid  life's  manifold  perplexities,  exclaiming, 
"  This  is  the  way,  walk  ye  in  it ! "  Happy,  O 
my  soul !  will  it  be  for  thee,  if  thou  canst  form 
the  resolve  in  a  strength  greater  than  thine 
own :  "  This  God  shall  Ije  my  God  forever  and 
ever;  He  shall  be  my  (/vide  even  unto  death." 


Th<'  Cdinjortablc  Woiuh^. 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour 
Christ  salth  unto  a// who  truly  fiirn  to  Him; 


14  MAMiAL    Oi' 

"  Come  unto  iiio,  all  ye  that  travail  and  are 
heavy  laden,  and  I  will  refresh  you."  St. 
Matt,  xi,  28. 

"  So  God  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave 
His  only  begotten  son,  to  the  end  that  all  that 
believed  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but  have 
everlasting  life."     St.  John  iii,  16. 

Hear,  also,  what  St.  Paul  saith :  "  This  is  a 
true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be  re- 
ceived, that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world 
to  save  sinners."     1  Tim.  i,  15. 

Hear,  also,  what  St.  John  saith : 

"  If  any  man  sin,  Ave  have  an  advocate  with 
the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous;  and 
He  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins."  1  John 
ii,  1,  2. 


L60K  UNTO  Jesus. 

He  was  despised  and  rejected  of  men ;  His 
life  was  sought  for  by  Herod ;  He  was  tempted 
by  Satan  ;  hated  by  that  world  He  came  to 
save  ;  set  at  naught  by  His  own  people;  called 
a  dec.eiver  and  a  dealer  with  the  devil ;  was 
driven  from  place  to  place,  and  had  not  where 
to  lay  His  head;  betrayed  by  one  disciple,  and 
forsaken  by  all  the  rest ;  falsely  accused,  spit 
upon,  scourged  ;  set  at  naught  by  Herod  and 
his  men  of  war;  given  up  by  Pilate  to  the  will 
of  His  enemies ;  had  a  murderer  preferred  be- 
fore Him ;  was  condemned  to  a  most  cruel  and 
shameful  death;  crucified  between  two  thieves; 
reviled  in  the  midst  of  His  torments ;  had  gall 
and  vinegar  given  Him  to  drink ;  suffered  a 
most  bitter  death,  submitting  with  patience  to 
the  will  of  His  Father. 

O  Jesu,  who  now  sittest  at  the  right  hand 
of  God,  to  succor  all  who  suffer  in  a  righteous 
way  ;  be  thou  my  advocate  for  grace,  that  in 
all  my  sufferings  I  may  follow  thy  example, 
and  run  with  patience  the  race  that  is  set  be- 
fore me.     Amen. 


iO  MANUA'.,    (If 


Chri.'it  our  liifiuje. 

Jesus,  S;!V!Our  of  inv  soul, 

Let  iiiL'  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waves  of  trouble  I'oll, 

Wliile  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Flicle  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

O  reeeive  my  soul  at  last. 

Other  reiuge  have  I  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee, 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone  ; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  ho})e  irom  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 


l)KVOL'U)N8.  17 

An  Act  of  Fa  it /I, 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  Ahnighty, 
maker  of  heaven  and  oarfli : 

And  In  Jesus  Christ,  His  only  son,  our  Lord  ; 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost;  boi-n 
of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  puffei-cd  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buiwed ;  He 
descended  into  lieli ;  the  third  day  He  rose 
from .  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  ,sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God,  the  Fa- 
ther Almighty ;  from  tlience  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  cjuick  and  the  dead. 

T  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Cath- 
olic Church ;  the  communion  of  saints ;  the  for- 
giveness of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the  body, 
and  the  life  everlasting.     Amkn. 

Prai/cr. 

Almighty  God,  whom  without  faith  it  is  not 
possible  to  please,  enable  me,  I  beseech  Thee, 
so  perfectly  to  beheve  in  Tli^'  son  Jesus  Christ 
that  my  faith  in  Thy  sight  may  never  be  re- 
proved;, and  grant  that,  as. I  am  called  to  a 
2 


is  MANUAL    UJr' 

knowledge  of  Tliy  grace  and  faith  in  Thee,  I 
may  avoid  all  those  things  that  are  contrary 
to  my  profession,  and  follow  all  such  as  are 
agreeable  to  the  same  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


The  Ten  Commandments. 

"  ff  ye  keep  my  commandments  ye  shall 
abide  in  my  love ;  even  as  I  have  kept  my 
Father's  commandments,  and  abide  in  His 
love."     St.  John,  xv,  10. 

God  spake  these  words  and  said  : 

I.  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any 
graven  image,  nor  the  likeness  of  anything  that 
in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or 
in  the  waters  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt 
not  bow  down  to  them  nor  worship  them  :  for  I 
the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  and  visit 
the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto 


DEVOTIONS.  19 

the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that 
hate  me ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  tliat  love  me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vain  :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold 
him  guiltless  that  taketh  His  name  in  vain. 

IV.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the 
Sabbath-day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and 
do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do:  ))ut  the  seventh 
day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In 
it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of  work  ;  thou,  and 
thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man  servant, 
and  thy  maid  servant,  thy  cattle,  and  the 
stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six 
days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh 
day :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh 
day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that 
thy  days  may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 


20  MANUAL   OF 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steaK 

IX.  Thou  shalt .  not  bear  fabe  witness 
Rgainst   thy  neishbor. 

X.  Thou  slialt  not  covet  thy  ni'ighbor'.s 
house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's 
wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  his 
ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  his. 


Lord  have  mercy  upon  mo,  and  write  all 
these  Thy  laws  in  niy  heart,  I  beseech  Thee. 
Amen. 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith  : 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 
thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  aR 
thy  mind.  This  is  the  first  and  great  com- 
mandment. And  the  second  is  like  unto  it ; 
thou  shalt  love  thy  neij^hbor  as  thyself.  On 
these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law 
and  the  prophets. 


devotions.  21 

Prayeu. 

0  AlniiLrhty  Lord  .and  everlasting  God, 
vouchsafe.  I  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanc- 
tify, and  govern  both  my  heart  and  body,  in 
the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of 
Thy  commandments  ;  that  through  Thy  most 
mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  I  may 
be  preserved  in  bod}'  and  soul ;  through  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen, 

^FoRNINfJ  pRAYElt. 
Psalm  cxJuL 

1  will  lift  np  my  mine  eyes  unto  the  hilb, 
from  whence  cometli  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who 
hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  Vi%  ^noved ; 
and  He  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  He  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither 
slumber  nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper ;  the  Lord 
is  thy  defence  upon  thy  right  hand ; 


-I:  MANU.AL   or 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day. 
neither  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ; 
yea,  it  is  even  He  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The 'Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out,  and 
thy  coming  in,  from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 


O  God,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and 
lover  of  eonc-ord,  in  knowledge  of  whom 
standeth  our  eternal  life,  whose  service  is 
perfect  freedom ;  defend  me  Thy  humble  ser- 
vant in  all  assaults  of  my  enemies;  that  I, 
surely  trusting  in  Thy  defence,  may  not  fear 
the  power  of  any  adversaries,  through  the 
might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Lord  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and 
everlasting  God,  who  hast  safely  brought  me  to 
the  beginning  of  this  day ;  defend  me  in  the 
same  with  Thy  mighty  power;  and  grant  that 
this  day  I  fall  into  no  sin,  neither  run  into 
any  kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all  my  doings, 


DEVOTIONS.  23 

being  ordered  by  Thy  governance,  may  be 
righteouij^,  in  Thy  sight ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,     Am  ex. 

O  most  mighty  God,  and  merciful  Father, 
who  hast  compassion  upon  all  men,  and  hatest 
nothing  that  Thou  hast  made ;  who  wouldst 
not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
should  turn  from  his  sin,  and  be  saved ;  merci- 
fully forgive  me  my  trespasses ;  receive  and 
comfort  me,  who  am  grieved  and  wearied  with 
the  burden  of  my  sins.  Thy  property  is  al- 
ways to  have  mercy ;  to  Thee  only  it  apper- 
taineth  to  forgive  sins.  Spare  me  therefore, 
good  Lord,  spare  Thy  servant  whom  Thou  hast 
redeemed;  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy 
servant  who  is  vile  earth,  and  a  miserable  sin- 
ner ;  but  so  turn  Thine  anger  from  me,  who 
meekly  acknowledge  my  vileness,  and  truly 
repent  me  of  my  faults,  ?ind  so  make  haste  to 
help  me  in  this  world,  that  I  may  ever  live 
with  Thee  in  the  world  to  come,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


t  .MAM  Al,    Ol' 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  liaUowed 
be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
Tfill  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  fbi«- 
give  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  tbrgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil ;  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  tlie  power,  and  the 
glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amex. 

The  grace  oi'our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  tlie  fellowship  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  he  with  us  all  ev(inno,re.     Am  ex. 

HyENiNG  Prayer. 

Psahn  c.rii 

]>ord,  I  call  upon  Thee ;  haste  Thee  unto 
me,  and  consider  my  voice,  when  1  cry  unto 
Tliec. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight  as 
the  incense  ;  and  let  the  lifting  up  of  my 
hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 

St!t  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  uiouth,  and 
keep  the  door  of  my  lips. 


TIEVOTION.^.  _i> 

O  let  not  my  Iv'eart  be  inclined  to  any  evil 
thinu ;    let    nie   not   lie    occnjiicd   in    laigodly 
works,  with  the  men  that  work  wickedness, 
>    lest  I  eat  of  siicli  tlnnsfs  as  please  them. 

Keep  me  irom  the  i^nare  that  they  have  laid 
'  for  me,  and  from  the  traps  of  the  wicked  doers., 
i^ct  the  nngodly  fall  into  their  own  nets  to- 
n[ether,  and  let  mc  ever  escape  them. 


O  God,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good 
counsels,  and  all  just  works  do  proceed,  give 
unto  thy  servant  that  peace  whi<;h  the  world 
cannot  give;  that  my  heart  ma}-  be  set  to  obey 
thy  commandments;  and  also,  that  by  thee,  I, 
being  defended  from  the  fear  of  my  enemies, 
may  pass  my  time  in  rest  and  ([uietness;  through 
the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.    Amen. 

O  Lprd,  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose 
almighty  power  1  have  been  preserved  this 
day;  by  thy  great  mercy  defend  me,  and  all 
who  are  dear  to  me,  from  all  perils  and  dan- 
gers of  this  night ;  for  the  love  of  Thy  only  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amex. 


26  MANUAL    OF 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest 
nothing*  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive 
the  sins  of  all  those  who  are  penitent;  create 
and  make  in  me  a  new  and  contrite  heart,  that  »^ 
I,  worthily  lamenting  my  sins,  and  acknowl- 
edging my  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  Thee, 
the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness;  through  Jesus  Clirist  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  everlasting  God,  who  hast  ordained,  and 
constituted  the  services  of  angels  and  men  in 
a  wonderful  order;  mercifully  grant,  that  as  ^ 
Thy  holy  angels  always  do  Tliee  service  in  hea- 
ven, so,  by  Thy  appointment,  they  may  succor 
and  defend  me  on  earth;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  * 
trespasses,  as  Ave  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation; 
but  deliver  us  from  evil:  for  Thine  is  the  king- 
dom, and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 


Unto  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  I 
commit  my  soul  and  body.  The  Lord  bless  me 
and  keep  me.  The  Lord  make  His  face  to  shine 
upon  me,  and  be  gracious  unto  me.  The  J^ord 
lift  up  His  countenance  upon  me,  and  give  mo 
peace,  both  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 


'2'<  jiamkAL  of 


THK  LITANY. 

(To  he  used  on.  ]V(''hiest/a>/^,  Fridays,  an<I  Sun-' 

O  God  the  Father  of  heaven,  havo  mercy 
upon  me  ;  ke(>p  and  defend-  me. 

O  God  tlie  Son,  Redeemer  of  tlie  world, 
have  mercy  upon  me ;  save  and  deliver  me. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  mercy  upon 
me ;  strengthen  and  comfort  me. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  mine  offences,  nor  the 
offences  of  my  forefathers ;  neither  take  Thou 
vengeance  of  our  sins.  Spare  us,  good  Lord, 
spare  Thy  people,  whom  Thou  hast  redeemed 
with  Thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry 
with  us  fore^'er. 

From  Thy  wrath  and  heavy  indignation ; 
from  the  guilt  and  burden  of  my  sins;  from  the 
dreadful  senttmce  of  the  last  Judgment,  good 
Lord  deliver  me. 

From  the  sting  and  terrors  of  conscience; 
from  impatience,  distrust,  or  despair;  from  ex- 
tremity of  sickness  and  pain,  which  may  with- 
draw my  mind  from  God,  good  Lord  deliver , 
niQ. 


DEVUTIONS.  29 

From  the  bitter  pangs  of  eternal  death ; 
from  the  gates  of  hell;  from  the  powers  of 
darkness,  and  from  the  illusions  of  Satan,  good 
Lord  deliver  me. 

By  Thy  manifold  and  gteat  mercies;  by  Thy 
manifold  and  great  merits;  by  Thine  agony 
and  bloody  sweat;  by  Thy  bitter  cross  and 
passion ;  by  Thy  mighty  resurrection ;  by  Thy 
glorious  ascension,  and  most  acceptable  inter- 
cession ;  and  by  the  graces  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
good  Lord  deliver  me. 

For  the  glory  of  Thy  name;  for  Thy  loving 
mercy  and  truth's  sake,  good  Lord  deliver  me. 

In  my  last  and  greatest  need;  in  the  hour 
of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  Judgment,  good 
Lord  deliver  me. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  grant  me  Thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  me. 

O  God,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not 
the  sighing  of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire 
of  such  as  are  sorrowful,  mercituUy  assist  my 
prayers  which  I  make  before  Thee  in  all  m}' 


fW  MANUAL    OF 

troubles  and  adversities,  whensoever  they  op- 
press me ;  and  graciously  hear  me,  that  those 
evils  which  the  craft  and  subtility  of  the  devil 
or  man  workoth  against  me  may,  by  Thy 
good  providence,  be  brought  to  nought;  that 
I,  Thy  servant,  being  hurt  by  no  persecutions, 
may  evermore  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  in  Thy 
holy  Church;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 
Amen. 


Prayers  that  may  be  added  to  the  mornihg 
and  evening  devotions. 

Almighty  God,  Fatlicr  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  maker  of  all  things,  judge  of  all  men  ; 
I  acknowledge  and  bewail  my  manifold  sins 
and  wickedness,  which  1,  from  time  to  time, 
most  grievously  have  committed,  by  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  against  Thy  divine  majesty, 
provoking  most  justly  Thy  wrath  and  indigna- 
tion against  me.     I  do  earnestly  repent,  and 


4 


DEVOTIONS.  ol 

am  heartily  sorry  for  these  my  misdoings ;  the 
remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto  me ; 
the  burden  of  them  is  intolerable.  Have 
mercy  upon  me,  have  mercy  upon  me,  most 
merciful  Father ;  for  Thy  son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  forgive  me  all  that  is  past ;  and 
grant  that  I  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and 
please  Thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  honor 
and  glory  of  Thy  name ;  through  Jeses  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  God,  Holy  Ghost,  sanctifier  of  the  faith- 
ful, visit  me,  I  pray  Thee,  with  Thy  love  and 
favor ;  enlighten  my  mind  more  and  more 
with  the  light  of  the  everlasting  gospel ;  graft 
in  my  heart  a  love  of  the  truth ;  increase  in 
me  true  religion ;  nourish  me  with  all  good- 
ness ;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy  keep  me  in  the 
same,  O  blessed  Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Father 
and  the  Son  together,  we  Avorship'and  glorify 
as  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

O  Almighty  God,  who  hast  knit  together 
thine  elect  in  one  commtinion  and  fellowship, 


O'l  MANUAL    OF 

in  the  mystical  body  of  Tliv  Sou  Christ  our 
Lord ;  grant  nie  grace  so  to  follow  Thy  bless 
ed  saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living  that 
we  may  come  to  those  unspeakal)le  joys 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  those  who  un- 
feignedly  h)ve  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Ami:x. 

O  God,  the  protector  of  all  tliat  trust  in 
Thee,  without  Avhom  nothing  is  strong,  noth- 
ing is  holy  ;  increase  and  multiply  upon  me 
Thy  mercy  ^  that.  Thou  being  my  ruler  and 
guide,  I  may  so  pass  through  things  temporal 
that  I  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal. 
Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  Thy 
tender  love  toward  mankind,  hast  sent  Thy 
Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon 
Him  our  flesh,  and  to  suiier  death  upon  the 
cross,  that  all  mankind  should  follow  the  ex- 
ample of  His  great  humility;  mercifully  grant 
that  I  may  both  follow  the  example  gf  His  pa* 


DEVOTIONS.  38 

tience,  atid  also  be  made  a  partaker  of  His 
resurrection ;  throngh  the  same  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  through  Thine  only  bx?- 
gotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death, 
and  opened  unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting 
life;  I  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  as  by  Thy 
special  grace  preventing  me  Thou  dost  put 
into  my  mind  good  desires;  so  by  Thy  contin- 
ual help  I  may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

O  Almighty  GocJ,  the  supreme  governor  of 
all  things,  whose  power  no  creature  is  able  to 
resist,  to  whom  it  belongeth  justly  to  punish 
sinners,  and  to  be  merciful  to  those  who  truly 
repent;  save  and  deliver  me,  I  humbly  be- 
seech Thee,  from  the  hands  of  my  enemies; 
abate  their  pride,  assuage  their  malice,  and 
confound  their  devices;  that  I,  being  armed 
with  Thy  defence,  may  be  preserved  evermore 
8 


:f4  MAM  AL  OF 

from  all  perils  to  glorify  Thee,  who  art  the 
only  giver  of  all  victory  p  through  the  merits 
of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  most  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God, 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  rulest  and  commandest 
all  things :  Thou  sittest  in  the  throne  judging 
right,  and  therefore  we  make  our  address  to 
Thy  Divine  Majesty,  in  our  necessity,  that 
Thou  wouldest  take  the  cause  into  Thine  own 
hand,  and  judge  between  us  and  our  enemies. 
Stir  up  Thy  strength,  O  Lord,  arid  come  and 
help  us;  for  Thou  givest  not  always  the  battle 
to  the  strong,  but  canst  save  by  many  or  by 
few.  O  let  not  our  sins  cry  against  us  for  ven- 
geance ;  but  hear  us.  Thy  poor  servants,  beg- 
ging mercy,  and  imjiloring  Thy  help,  and  that 
Thou  wouldest  be  a  defence  unto  us  against 
the  face  of  the  enemy.  Ivlake  it  appear  that 
Thou  art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and 
mighty  Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  dost  from 
Thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwellers  upon  earth : 


liKVOTioNs;.  85 

most  heartily  I  beseech  Thee  to  bcliold  and 
bless  Thy  servant,  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  and  all  others  in  authority; 
and  so  replenish  them  with  tlio.  grace  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  ahvays  incline  to 
Thy  will,  and  walk  in  Thy  way.  ICndiie  them 
plentcously  with  heavenly  gifts;  grant  them 
in  health  and  prosperity  long  to  live;  and 
finally,  after  this- life,  to  attain  everlasting  jov 
and  felicity :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amkn. 


COLLECTS  FOR  SEVERAL  nRACER. 

For  FailJh 

O  blessed  Lord,  whom  without  faith  it  is 
impossible  to  please,  let  Thy  Spirit,  I  beseech 
Thee,,  work  in  me  such  a  faith  as  may  be  ac- 
ceptable in  Thy  sight,  even  such  as  may  show 
itself  by  my  works,  that  it  may  enable  me  to 
overcome  the  world,  and  conform  me  to  the 
image  of  that  t;hrist  on  whom  T  believe;  that 


oO  MANUAL  01- 

BO  at  the  last  T  may  receive  the  end  o(  my  fdlth^ 
even  the  salvation  of  my  soul,  by  the  same 
Jesus  Chrif3t  our  I*ord.     Am  ex. 

For  Hope. 
O  Lord,  who  art  tlie  hope  of  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth,  let  me  never  be  destitute  of  a  well-* 
jrrounded  hope,  nor  yet  possessed  with  a  vain 
presumption  ,  suiler  me  not  to  tliink  Thou  wilt 
either  be  reconciled  to  my  sins  or  Reject  my 
Repentance  ;  but  give  me,  I  beseech  Thee,  such 
a  hope  as  may  both  encourage  and  enable  mc 
to  purify  myeelf,  even  as  Thou  art  pure,  that 
when  Thou  shalt  appear,  I  may  be  made  like 
Unto  Tliee,  in  Thy  eternal  and  glorious  king-* 
dom,  where,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Thou  livest  and  reiguest  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Love  of  GocL 

O   God,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who 

love  Thee  such  good  things  as  pass  man's  un-- 

derstanding ;   pour  into  our  hearts  such  love 

toward  Thee,  that  wc,  lovinsr  Thee  above  all 


DEVOTION.w.  iU 

things,  may  obtain  Thy  promises,  Avhich  ex- 
ceed all  that  we  can  desire;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Charity, 
O  Lord,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our 
doings  without  charity  are  n'othing  worth,  send 
Thy  Holy  Ghost,  and  pour  into  our  hearts 
that  most  excellent  gift  of  ch^irity,  the  very 
bond  of  peace  and  of  all  virtues,  without  which 
Avhosoever  liveth  is  counted  dead  before  Thee. 
Grant  this  for  Thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 

For  Chastity. 
O  holy  and  immaculate  Jesus,  who  wast  con- 
ceived in  a  virgin's  womb,  and  who  dost  still 
love  to  d\vell  in  pure  anti  virgin  hearts ;  give 
me,  I  beseech  Thee,  the  grace  to  keep  my 
heart  with  all  diligence,  and  to  withstand  all 
temptations  of  the  flesh,  and  with  pure  and 
clean  heart  to  follow  Thee,  the  only  God, 
even  for  Thine  own  merits'  and  mercies'  sake, 
Amkn. 


i^S  MANUAL   OF 

For  Contentedness. 
O  God,  Heavenly  Father,  who  by  Tliy  Son 
Jesus  Clirist  hast  promised  to  all  them  that 
seek  Thy  kingdom  and  its  righteousness  all 
things  necessary  to  their  bodily  sustenance ; 
let  nie  always  fully  resign  myself  to  Thy  dis- 
posal, having  no  desires  of  my  own,  and  teach 
me  in  whatsoever  state  I  am,  therewith  to  be 
content.  Grant  me  grace  to  fofsake  all  covet- 
ous desires,  and  inordinate  love  of  riches,  and 
so  to  pass  through  things  temporal  that  I 
finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Contrition. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest 
nothing  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive 
the  sins  of  all  those  Avho  are  penitent ;  create 
and  make  in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts,  that 
we,  worthily  lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowl- 
edging our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  o||^Thee, 
the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


DEVOTIONS.  iW) 

Fur  Devotio7i.  / 

Most  gracious  Lord  God,  who  hast  not  only 
permitted,  but  invited  us  miserable  and  needy- 
creatures  to  present  our  petitions  to  Thee; 
grant  that  I  may  set  a  true  value  on  this  most 
valuable  privilege,  and  take  delight  in  ap- 
proaching Thee.  Give  me  a  hearty  desire  to 
pray,  and  such  fixedness  and  attention  of  mind 
as  no  wandering  thoughts  may  interrupt,  that 
I  may  no  more  incur  the  guilt  of"  drawing  near 
to  Thee  with  my  lips,  when  my  heart  is  far 
from  Thee,  or  have  my  prayers  turned  into 
sin  :  but  may  so  ask,  that  I  may  receive ;  seek, 
that  I  may  find ;  knock,  that  it  may  be  opened 
unto  me ;  that  from  praying  to  Thee  here,  I 
may  be  translated  to  the  praising  Thee  eter- 
nally in  Thy  glory ;  through  the  merits  and 
intercession  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Diligence. 

O  God,  who  hast  commanded  that  no  man 

should  be  idle,  but  that  we  should  all  work 

with  our  hands  the  thing  that  is  good ;  grant 

that  I  may  diligently  do  my  duty  in  that  sta- 


iU  MANUAL  OF 

tion  of  life  to  which  Thou  hast  beeu  pleased  to 
call  me.  Give  me  grace  that  I  may  improve 
all  the  talents  Tlioii  hast  committed  to  my 
trust ;  and  that  no  worldly  business,  no  worldly 
pleasures,  may  ever  divert  me  from  the  thoughts 
of  the  life  to  come.;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Fear  of  God. 

O  most  glorious  God,  who  only  art  high  and 
to  be  feared,  put  Thy  fear  into  my  heart,  that 
I  may  not  sin  against  Thee,  nor  sacrilegiously 
profane  any  holy  thing.  O  let  me  never  so 
misplace  my  fear  as  to  be  afraid  of  man,  whose 
breath  is  in  his  nostrils :  but  fill  me,  O  Lord, 
with  the  Spirit  of  thy  holy  fear,  which  is  the 
beginning  of  wisdom,  and  keep  me  in  a  con- 
stant conformity  to  Thy  Holy  will,  that  I  may, 
with  fear  and  trembling,  work  out  my  own 
salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. — 
Amen. 

For  Humility. 

Almighty  God,  who  resisteth  the  proud,  and 
giveth  grace  to  the  humT3le ;  mercifully  grant 


,,  DKVOTIONR.  41 

that  I  may  follow  the  example  of  the  great 
humility  of  Thy  blessed  Son,  who  did  humble 
Himself  to  take  upon  Him  our  flesh,  and  to 
suffer  death  upon  the  cross  :  convince  me  that 
I  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  Thy  merciles ; 
that  as  I  am  vile  in  myself,  so  let  me  be  vile 
in  mine  own  eyes,  and  may  therefore  esteem 
every  man  better  than  myself.  Grant  this, 
O  Father,  for  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Amen. 

For  Justice. 

O  Thou  King  of  righteousness,  who  hast 
commanded  us  to  keep  judgment,  and  do  jus- 
tice, be  pleased  by  Thy  grace  to  cleanse  my 
heart  and  hands  from  all  fraud  and  injustice. 
Grant  that  I  may  most  strictly  observe  that 
sacred  rule  of  doing  unto  all  men  as  I  would 
they  should  do  unto  me ;  that  I  may  hurt  no- 
body by  word  or  deed,  but  be  true  and  just 
in  all  my  dealings ;  that  so,  keeping  innocency 
and  taking  heed  unto  the  thing  that  is  right,  I 
may  have  peace  at  the  last,  even  peace  with 
Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


4.:  MANUAL  OF 

For  Sincerity. 

O  holy  Lord,  who  searehest  the  heart  and 
triest  the  reins ;  try  me,  I  beseech  Thee,  and 
seek  the  ground  of  my  heart;  purge  it  from 
all  hypocrisy  and  insincerity,  and  suffer  not 
any  accursed  thing  to  lurk  within  me ;  give 
me  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and  purity  of 
heart,  that  I  may  be  prepared  to  see  Thee  in 
Thy  kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  Temperance. 

Gracious  Lord,  who  hast  afforded  us  the  use 
of  Thy  good  creatures  for  the  refreshment  of 
our  bodies,  and  art  the  Author  and  Giver  of 
all  good  things;  give  me  grace  always  to  use 
this  liberty  with  thankfulness  and  moderation, 
that  my  table  may  never  be  made  a  snare  unto 
me.  And  grant  that  my  pursuits  may  not  be 
after  the  meat  that  perisheth,  but  after  that 
which  endureth  unto  everlasting  life ;  that,  hun- 
gering and  thirsting  after  righteousness,  I  may 
be  filled  with  Thy  grace  here,  and  Thy  glory 
hereafter,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. — 
Amen. 


PKVOTIONS.  4r> 

For  Thankfulness. 
Most  gracious  and  bountilul  Lord,  whofiUest 
all  things  living  with  good,  and  hast  taught 
us  that  it  is  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing  to  be 
thankful;  suffer  me  not,  I  beseech  Thee,  to 
lose  my  part  in  that  divine  pleasure,  but  grant 
that  as  I  daily  receive  blessings  from  Thee,  so 
may  I  daily,  from  an  affectionate  and  devout 
lieart,  offer  up  thanks  to  Thee ;  l^t  Thy  mer- 
cies lead  me  to  repentance,  and  give  me  grace 
io  improve  them  all  to  the  advancement  of 
Thy  glory,  and  the  furtherance  of  my  salva- 
vation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Trust  in  God. 
O  God,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  gorern 
them  whom  Thou  dost  bring  up  in  Thy  stead- 
fast fear  and  love ;  grant,  I  pray  Thee,  that  I 
may  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace,  and  in  all  my  troubles  put  my  whole 
trust  and  confidence  in  Thy  mercy,  casting  all 
my  care  upon  Thee,  and  being  careful  for 
nothing,  but  to  keep  Thy  testimonies,  and  think 
upon  Thy  commandments,  to  do  them.  Grant 
this,  O  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.    Amks. 


44  MANUAL   OI- 

For  Perseverance. 

O  oternal  God,  -who  seest  my  weakness,  ancj 
knowest  the  number  and  strength  of  the  temp- 
tations against  which  I  have  to  struggle;  leave 
me  not  to  myself,  but  cover  Thou  my  head  in 
the  day  of  battle,  and  in  all  spiritual  combats 
make  me  more  than  concperor  through  Him 
that  loved  me.  O  let  no  terrors  or  ilatteries, 
either  of  the  world,  or  my  own  flesh,  ever 
draw  me  from  my  obedience  to  Thee;  but 
grant  that  I  may  continue  steadfast,  immov- 
able, always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the 
Lord;  and,  by  patient  continuance  in  well 
doing,  seek,  and  at  last  obtain,  glory,  and  hon- 
cr,  and  immortalit}%  and  eternal  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  the  members  of  our  family  from  whom  we 
^  are  separated. 

O  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  who  art  every- 
where present,  let  thy  loving  mercy  and  com- 
passion descend  upon  the  heads  of  Thy  ser- 


DEVOTIONS.  45 

Vaiits,  the  members  of  my  family  frdm  -wiiom  1 
am  now  separated ;  depute  Thy  holy  angels  to 
guard  their  persons,  Thy  holy  spirit  to  guide 
their  souls,  Thy  providence  to  minister  to  their 
necessities  \  let  Thy  blessing  be  upon  them 
night  and  day,  sanctify  them  in  their  bodies, 
souls,  and  spirits ;  keep  them  unblamable  to 
the  coming  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  make  them 
iand  me  to  dwell  with  Thee  for  ever,  in  the 
light  of  Thy  countenance,  and  in  Thy  glory 
for  Jesus'  sake.     Amen. 


A  FORM  OF  THANttSGlVlXG  AFTKH  VICTORY. 
Psalnu 

if  the  Lord  had  been  on  our  side,  now  may 
wig  Say ;  if  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on 
our  side,  when  men  rose  up  against  us; 

They  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  they 
were  so  wrathfully  displeased  at  us. 

Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and  the 


4G  MANUAL  OV 

stream  had  gone  over  our  soul :  tlie  deep  watel's 
of  t])e  proud  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given 
us  over  as  a  prey  unto  them. 

The  Lord  hath  wrought  a  mighty  salvation 
for  us. 

We  got  not  this  by  our  own  sword,  neither 
was  it  our  own  arm  that  saved  us ;  but  Thy 
right  hand,  and  Thine  arm,  and  the  light  of 
Thy  countenance,  because  Thou  hadst  a  favor 
unto  us. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us ;  the  Lord 
hath  covered  our  heads,  and  made  us  to  stand 
in  the  day  of  battle. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us ;  the  Lord 
hath  overthrown  our  enemies,  and  dashed  in 
pieces  those  that  rose  up  against  us. 

Therefore,  not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us ; 
but  unto  Thy  name  be  given  the  glory. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us ;  the 
Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  whereof  we 
rejoice. 

Our  help  standeth  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 


IfKVOTTONfc;.  47 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  thi'.>? 
time  forth  for  evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

As  It  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be  world  without  end.     Amen. 


TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS. 

We  praise  Thee,  O  God,  Ave  acknowledge 
Thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  Avor^hip  Thee,  the  Father 
everlasting. 

To  Thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud ;  the  heavens 
and  all  the  poAvers  therein. 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  continu- 
ally do  cry ; 

■Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabbaoth ; 
heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of 
Thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise 
Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  praise 
Thee. 


48  MANUAL  Uf* 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world 
doth  acknowledge  Tliee ; 

The  Father  of  an  infinite  Majesty; 

Thine  adorablcs  true,  and  only  Son ; 

Also,  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforterv 

Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father* 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver 
man,  Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of 
a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness 
of  death,  Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  hea- 
ven to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in 
the  glory  of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  slialt  come  to  be  our 
Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee  to  help  Thy  ser- 
vants, whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy 
precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints, 
in  glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine 
heritage. 


DEVOTIONS.  49 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee ; 

And  we  worship  Thy  name  ever,  world  with- 
out end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  with- 
out sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

C)  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our 
trust  is  in  Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted;  let  me 
never  be  confounded. 

COLLECT. 

O  Almighty  God,  the  sovereign  Commander 
of  all  the  world,  in  whose  hand  is  power  and 
might,  which  none  is  able  to  withstand  ;  I  bless 
and  magnify  Thy  great  and  glorious  name  for 
this  happy  victory,  the  whole  glory  whereof  we 
do  ascribe  to  Thee,  who  art  the  only  giver  of 
victory. 

And  I  beseech  Thee,  cjive  me  grace  to  im- 
prove  this  great  mercy  to  Thy  glory,  the  ad- 
vancement of  Thy  gospel,  the  honor  of  my 
4 


50  MANUAL  OF 

country,  and^  as  much  as  in  me  lieth,  to  the 
good  of  all  mankind. 

And  I  beseech  Thee  give  us  all  such  a  sense 
of  this  great  mercy,  as  may  engage  us  to  a 
true  thankfulness,  such  as  may  appear  in  our 
lives  by  an  humble,  obedient,  and  holy  walking 
before  Thee  all  our  days ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord ;  to  whom,  with  'I'hee  and  the  Holy 
Spirit,  as  for  all  Thy  mercies,  so  in  particular 
for  this  victory  and  deliverance  be  all  glory 
and  honor  world  without  end.     Amen. 


DEVOTIONS.  51 


HYMNS. 
I. 

T'he  Christian  Life. 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 
J^'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

Though  like  a  wanderer, 

Weary  and  lone, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I  'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


52  MANUAL  OF 

There  let  my  way  appear 
Steps  unto  heaven ; 

All  that  Thou  sendest  me 
In  mercy  given ; 

Angels  to  beckon  me 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  Thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  strong  griefs 
Altars  I  '11  raise ; 

So  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

And  when  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot. 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


I)EVf)TTON!S.  58 

II. 

Jesus,  and  shall  It  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee : 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

Ashamed  of  Jesus  !     Sooner  far 
Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He 
Bright  IVIorning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus !     Oh,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend : 
No ;  when  I  blush  be  this  my  shame. 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  mame. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  empty  pride ; 
I  '11  boast  a  Saviour  crucified ; 
And,  Oh,  may  this  my  portion  be. 
My  Saviour  not  ashanied  of  me. 


54  MANUAL  OF 

m. 

Almighty  Father,  unto  Thee  I  call! 

Make  me  submissive  to  Thy  holy  will : 
lilake  me,  though  I  should  lose  my  earthly  all, 

Obedient  still. 

Take  me,  unclean  and  sinful  though  I  am, 
And  wash  me  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  Thy  Son ; 

O  make  my  soul's  unquiet  surface  calm ; 
Make  me  Thine  own. 

0  make  my  heart  Thy  Spirit's  resting  place ; 
On  me  Thy  blessing  gently  pour ; 

Make  me  at  last  to  see  thy  glorious  face. 
And  Thee  adore. 

Make  me  to  fight  the  goodly  fight  of  faith, 
That  when  my  earthly  labors  all  shall  cease, 

1  may  my  eyelids  gently  close  in  death, 
And  rest  in  peace. 

IV. 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 

I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand. 


DEVOTIONS.  ;] 

Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 
Whence  the  living  waters  flow  ; 

Let  the  fiery,. cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 

Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna  • 

In  this  barren  wilderness ; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner ; 

Be  the  Lord  my  righteousness. 

When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 

Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 

V. 

While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd : 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 

Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd, 
To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 

Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed. 
That  mercy  I  adore. 


56  MANUAL  OF 

In  each  event  of  life  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferr'd  by  Thee. 

In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

When  gladness  wings  my  favor'd  hour, 
Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 

Resign'd  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 

VI. 

Something,  my  God,  for  Thee  — 

Something  for  Thee ! 
That  each  day's  setting  sun  may  bring 
Some  penitential  oflfering, 


DEVOTIONS.  ;)< 

In  Thy  dear  name  some  kindness  done  — 
To  thy  dear  love  some  wanderer  won  — 

Some  trial  meekly  borne  for  Thee  — 

Dear  Lord,  for  Thee. 

Something,  my  God,  for  Thee  — 

Something  for  Thee ! 
That  to  Thy  gracious  throne  may  rise 
Sweet  incense  from  some  sacrifice ; 
Uplifted  eyes,  undim'd  by  tears  — 
Uplifted  faith  unstain'd  by  fears, 

Hailing  each  joy  as  light  from  Thee, 

Dear  Lord,  from  Thee. 

Something,  my  God,  for  Thee  — 

Something  for  Thee ! 
For  the  great  love  that  Thou  hast  given. 
For  the  dear  hope  of  Thee  and  heaven : 
My  soul  her  first  allegiance  brings. 
And  upward  plumes  her  heavenward  wings 

Nearer,  most  gracious  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


58  MANUAL  OF 

VII. 

Faith. 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pur( 

Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone  \ 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee, 


DEVOTIONS.  59 

VIII. 

"Him  that  cometh  unto  me  I  will  in  nowiae  cast  out." 

Just  as  I  am  —  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bid'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am  —  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot  — 
To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am  —  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
With  fears  within,  and  foes  without  — 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind  — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am  —  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe  — 
Q  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


(»(>  MANUAL  OF 

Just  as  I  am  —  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  : 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

IX. 

Love. 
My  God,  I  love  Thee  !  not  because 

1  hope  for  heaven  thereby : 
Nor  yet  because  if  I  love  not 

I  must  for  ever  die. 

But,  O  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 
Upon  Thy  cross  embrace  : 

For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace ; 

And  griefs  and  torments  numberless; 

And  sweat  of  agony ; 
E'en  death  itself;  and  all  for  one 

Who  was  Thine  enemy. 

Then  why,  0  blessed  Jesus  Christ! 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well ; 
Not  for  the  sake  of  winning  heaven, 

Or  of  escaping  hell ; 


DEVOTIONS.  (51 

Not  for  the  hope  of  gaining  aught ; 

Not  seeking  a  reward ; 
But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 

O  ever-loving  Lord  ? 

E'en  so  I-love  Thee,  and  will  love, 
And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing; 

Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  eternal  King. 

X. 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I  'd  praise  Thee 

For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows ; 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me. 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  floAvs : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor ; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warm'd  to  praise. 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 
AVretched  wanderer,  far  astray  ; 

Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 
From  the  paths  of  death  away ; 


02  MANUAL  OF 

Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 
Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 

And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 
Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express  ; 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless ; 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure. 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise ; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

XL 

Providence. 
Angels,  where'er  we  go,  attend 

Our  steps,  whate'er  betide ; 
With  watchful  care  their  charge  defend, 

And  evil  turn  aside. 

Myriads  of  bright  cherubic  bands, 
Sent  by  the  King  of  kings, 

Rejoice  to  bear  us  in  their  hands. 
And  shade  us  with  their  wings. 


DEVOTIONS.  Ob 

Jehovah's  charioteers  surround ; 

The  ministerial  choir 
Encamp  where'er  His  heirs  are  founds 

And  form  our  wall  of  fire. 

Ten  thousand  offices  unseen 

For  us  they  gladly  do, 
Deliver  in  the  furnace  keen. 
And  safe  escort  us  through. 

And  thronging  round,  with  steadfast  love^ 
They  guard  the  dying  breast, 

The  lurking  fiend  far  off  remove, 
And  soothe  our  souls  to  rest ; 

And  when  our  spirits  we  resign, 
On  outstretched  wings  they  bear, 

And  lodge  us  in  the  arms  divine, 
And  leave  us  ever  there. 

XII. 

*•  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand." 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise, 
All  our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 


64  MANUAL    UF 

He  that  form'd  us  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  us  to  the  tomb; 
All  our  ways  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  His  wise  decree. 

Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
Blighting  want,  and  cheerful  wealth, 
All  our  pleasures,  all  our  pains, 
Come  and  end  as  God  ordains. 

May  we  always  own  Thy  hand. 
Still  to  Thee  surrender'd  stand. 
Know  that  Thou  art  God  alope, 
We  and  ours  are  all  Thy  own  ! 

XHL 

Redemption. 
There  is  a  fountain  fiU'd  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 

Leave  all  their  guilty  stains. 

The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see  • 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 

Wash  all  my  sins  away. 


DEVOTIONS.  65 

Dear,  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  Church  of  God 

Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 

And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I  '11  sing  Thy  power  to  save  ; 
When  this  poor,  lisping,  stamm'ring  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

XIV. 

Judgment. 

Dies  Ihje. 
Day  of  wrath  !  that  day  of  mourning, 
See  I  once  more  the  cross  returning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning. 

O  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth. 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth  ! 


66  MANUAL  OF 

Lo  !  the  trum[)et's  wondrous  swelling, 
Peals  through  each  sepulchral  dwelling, 
All  before  the  throne  compelling. 

Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking. 

All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judi>e  an  answer  makintr. 

o  o 

Lo,  the  book,  exactly  worded ! 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded ; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

When  the  Judge  his  seat  attaineth. 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavcng'd  rcmaineth. 

What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 

Who  for  me  be  interceding 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 

King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity  !  then  befriend  us. 

Think,  kind  Jesu,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  incarnation ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation  I 


DEVOTIONS.         .  I 

Faint  and  weaiy  Thou  liast  sought  me, 
On  the  cross  of  suff'ring  bought  me ; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me  ? 

Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day's  dread  execution. 

Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning; 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning ! 

Thou  the  harlot  gav'st  remission, 
Heard'st  the  dying  thief's  petition  : 
Hopeless  else  Avere  my  condition. 

Worthless  arc  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complyir)g, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying  ! 

With  Thy  favor'd  sheep,  O  place  me  ! 
^or  among  the  goats  abase  me ; 
But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doom'd  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 


6S  MANUAL  OF 

Bow  my  heart  in  meek  submission 
Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition  — 
Succor  Thou  my  lost  condition. 

Day  of  sorrows,  day  of  weeping, 
When  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping. 

To  the  rest  Thou  didst  prepare  him 
On  Thy  cross,  O  Christ,  upbear  him 
Spare.  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him. 


XV. 

The  Rod. 

I  weep,  but  do  not  yield;  I  mourn,  yet  still 
rebel ; 

My  inmost  soul  seems  steel'd,  cold,  and  im- 
movable. 

The  wound  is  sharp  and  deep;  my  spirit  bleeds 
within ; 

And  yet  I  lie  asleep,  and  still  I  sin,  I  sin. 


DEVOTIONS.  69 

My  bruised  soul  complains  of  stripes  without, 

within ; 
I  feel  those  piercing  pains — yet  still  I  sin,  I  sin. 
O'er  me  the  low  cloud  hangs  its  weight  of  shade 

and  fear; 
Unmoved  I  pass  along,  and  still  my  sin  is  here. 

Yon  massive  mountain  peak  the  lightning  rends 

at  will ; 
The  rock  can  melt  or  break — I  am  unbroken 

still. 
My  sky  was  once  noon-bright,  my  day  was 

calm  the  while ; 
I  loved  the  pleasant  light,  the  sunshine's  happy 

smile. 


I  said,  my  God,  O,  sure,  this  love  will  kindle 

mine ; 
Let  but  this  calm  endure,  then  all  my  heart  is 

thine. 
Alas !  I  knew  it  not !  the  summer  flung  its  gold 
Of  sunshine  o'er  my  lot,  and  yet  my  heart  was 

cold. 


70  MANUAL  OF 

Trust  me  with  prosperous  clays,  I  said,  O  spare 

the  rod ; 
Thee  and  Thy  love  I  '11  praise,  my  gracious, 

patient  God. 
Must  I  be  smitten,  Lord  ?  Are  gentler  measures 

vain  ? 
Must  I  be  smitten.  Lord?     Can  nothing  save 

but  pain  ? 

Thou  trustedst  me  awhile ;  alas  I  T  was  de- 
ceived : 

I  revelled  in  the  smile,  yet  to  the  dust  I  cleaved. 

Then  the  fierce  tempest  broke — I  knew  from 
whom  it  came ; 

I  read  in  that  sharp  stroke  a  Father's  hand 
and  name. 

And  yet  I  did   Thee  wrong :  dark  thoughts  of 

Thee  came  in — 
A  forward,  selfish  throng — and  I  allowed  the 

sin ! 
I  did  Thee  wrong,  my  God;  I  wronged  Thy 

truth  and  love, 
I  fretted  at  the  rod- — against  Thy  power   I 

strove. 


DEVOTIONS.  71 

I  said,  my   God,   at  length,  this  stony  heart 

remove, 
Deny  all  other  strength,  but  give  me  strength 

to  love. 
Come  nearer,  nearer  still,  let  not  Thy  light 

depart ; 
Bend,  break  this  stubborn  will,  dissolve  thfs 

iron  heart. 

Less  wayward  let  me  be,  more  pliable  and 

mild ; 
In  glad  simplicity  more  like  a  trustful  child. 
Less,  less  of  self  each  day,  and  more,  my  God, 

of  Thee; 
O  keep  me  in  the  way,  however  rough  it  be. 

l^ess  of  the  flesh  each  day,  less  of  the  world 
arid  sin  ; 

More  of  Thy  love,  I  pray,  more  of  Thyself 
within. 

Kiper  and  riper  uoaV)  each  hour,  let  me  be- 
come. 

Less  fit  for  scenes  belpw,  more  fit  for  such  a 
home.  jii^ 


72  MANUAL  OF 

More  moulded  to  Thy  will,  Lord,  let  Thy  ser- 
vant be ; 

Higher  and  higher  still,  liker  and  liker  Thee. 

Leave  naught  that  is  unmeet;  of  all  that  is 
mine  own 

Strip  me — and  so  complete  my  training  for  the 
throne. 


XVL 

Our  Rest. 

The  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be 
compared  to  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed  in  us. 

My  feet  are  worn  and  weary  with  the  march 
Over  rough  roads  and  up  the  steep  hill-side ; 

O !  city  of  our  God,  I  fain  would  sec 

Thy  pastures  green  where  peaceful  waters 
glide. 

My  hands  are  weary,  laboring,  toiling  on, 
Day  after  day,  for  perishable  meat ; 

Oh !  city  of  our  God,  I  fain  would  rest ; 
I  sigh  to  gain  Thy  glorious  mercy  seat. 


DEVOTIONS.  /O 

My  garments,  travel-worn,  and  stained  with 
dust, 
Oft  rent  by  briars  and  thorns  that  crowd  my 
way, 
Would  fain  be  made,  O  Lord,  my  righteousness, 
Spotless  and  white   in  heaven's  unclouded 
ray. 

My  eyes  are  weary  looking  at  the  sin, 
Impiety,  and  scorn  upon  the  earth ; 

3h  !  city  of  our  God,  within  Thy  walls 
All,  all  are  clothed  upon  with  the  new  birth. 

My  heart  is  weary  of  its  own  deep  sin — 
Sinning,  repenting,  sinning  still  alway; 

When  shall  my  soul  thy  glorious  presence  feel, 
And  find  its  guilt,    dear   Saviour,  washed 
away. 

Patience,  poor  soul ;  thy  Saviour's  feet  were 
worn ; 
The  Saviour's  heart  and  hands  were  weary 
too; 
[lis  garments  stained,  and  travel-worn,  and 
old; 
His  sacred  eyes  blinded  with  tears  for  you. 


74  MANUAL  OF 

Love  thou  the  patli  of  sorrow  that  Ho  trod, 
Toil  on,  and  wait  in  patience  for  thy  fost; 

Oh  !  city  of  our  God,  we  soon  shall  see 

Thy  glorious  walls,  home  of  the  loved  ant 
blest.  ^ 

XVII. 

Go(r!i  Support  and  GhiJanpe.' 
Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Thou  God  of  my  salvation  ! 
Give  me  Thy  light,  to  be 

My  sure  illumination. 
INIy  soul  to  folly  turns, 

Seeking  she  knows  not  wliat; 
Oh!  lead  her  to  Thyself— 

My  God,  forsake  me  not  I 

Forsake  mc  not,  my  (iod ! 

Take  not  Thy  Spirit  from  me ; 
And  suffer  not  the  might 

Of  sin  to  overcome  me. 
A  father  pitieth 

The  children  he  begot ; 
My  Father,  pity  me ; 

My  God,  forsake  me  not ! 


DEVOTIONS.  to 

Forsake  me  not,  my  God  ! 

Thou  God  of  life  and  power, 
Enliven,  strengthen  me. 

In  every  evil  hour ; 
And  when  the  sinful  fire 

Within  my  heart  is  hot, 
Be  not  Thou  far  from  me ; 

My  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Forsake  me  not,  my  God ! 

Uphold  me  in  my  going  ; 
That  evermore  I  may 

Please  Thee  in  all  well  doing; 
And  that  Thy  will,  O  Lord, 

May  never  be  forgot 
In  all  my  works  and  ways — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Forsake  me  not  my  God  ! 

I  would  be  Thine  forever  ; 
Confirm  me  mightily 

In  every  right  endeavor. 
And  when  my  hour  is  come. 

Cleansed  from  all  stain  and  spot 
Of  sin,  receive  my  soul; 

My  God,  forsake  me  not ! 


MANUAL  OF 

XVIII. 

Jesus  our  Hope  and  Trust. 

Jesus  lives,  and  so  shall  I : 

Death  !  thy  sting  is  gone  for  ever  ! 
He  who  deigned  for  me  to  die, 

Lives  the  bands  of  death  to  sever. 
He  shall  raise  me  with  tlie  just : 
Jesus  is  my  Hope  and  Trust. 

Jesus  lives  and  reigns  supreme  ; 

And,  His  kingdom  still  remaining, 
I  shall  also  be  with  Him, 

Ever  living,  ever  reigning. 
God  has  promised  ;  be  it  must : 
Jesus  is  my  Hope  and  Trust. 

Jesus  lives,  and  God  extends 
Grace  to  each  returning  sinner; 

Rebels  he  receives  as  friends. 
And  exalts  to  highest  honor. 

God  is  true,  as  He  is  just: 

Jesus  is  my  Hope  and  Trust. 


DEVOTIONS. 

Jesus  lives,  and  by  His  grace 
Victory  o'er  my  passions  giving, 

I  will  cleanse  my  heart  and  ways. 
Ever  to  his  glory  living. 

The  weak  He  raises  from  the  dust ; 

Jesus  is  my  Hope  and  Trust. 

Jesus  lives,  and  I  am  sure 

Nought  shall  me  from  Jesus  sever. 
Satan's  wiles  and  Satan's  power, 

Pain  or  pleasure — ye  shall  never ! 
Christian  armor  cannot  rust : 
Jesus  is  my  Hope  and  Trust. 

Jesus  lives,  and  death  is  now 
But  my  entrance  into  glory. 

Courage  !  then,  my  soul,  for  thou 
Hast  a  crown  of  life  before  thee : 

Thou  shalt  find  thy  hopes  were  just, 

Jesus  is  the  Christian's  Trust. 


iO  MANUAL  OF 

XIX. 

/  toould  not  Live  alway. 

I  would  not  live  alway — live  alwav  below  I 

O,  no !  I  '11  not  linger  when  bidden  to  go. 

Tiic  days  of  our  pilgrimage  granted  us  here 

x\re  enougli  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 
cheer. 

Would  I  shrink  from  the  path  whi(»h  the  proph- 
ets of  God, 

Apostles  and  martyrs,  so  joyfully  trod  ? 

While  brethren  and  friends  are  all  hastening 
home, 

Like  a  spirit  unblest  o'er  the  eartli  would  I 
roam  ? 

I  would  not  live  alway — I  ask  not  to  stay, 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way; 
Where,  seeking  for  peace,  we  but  hover  around, 
Like  the  patriarch's  bird,  and  no  resting  is 

found ; 
Where  hope,  when  she  paints  her  ga}  bow  on 

the  air, 
Leaves  its  brilliance  to  fade  in  the  night  of 

despair, 
And  joy's  fleeting  angel  ne'er  sheds  a  glad  ray, 
Save  the  gleam  of  the  plumage  that  bears  him 

away. 


DEVOTIONS.  70 

I  would  not  live  ahv'ay — thus  fettered  by  sin. 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  ; 
In  a  moment  of  strength,  if  I  sever  the  chain, 
Scarce  the  victory  is  mine  ere  I  'm  captive 
again. 

E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon   is  mingled  with 

fears, 
And  my  cup   of  thanksgiving   with  penitent 

tears : 
The  festival  trump  calls  for  jubilant  songs, 
But  my  spirit  her  own  miserere  prolongs. 

I   would   not   live    alway  —  no,   welcome  the 

tomb ; 
Immortality's  lamp  burns  there  bright  'mid  the 

gloom ; 

There,  too,  is  the  pillow,  where  Christ  bowed 
his  head ; 

O,  soft  are  the  slumbers  on  that  holy  bed  i 
And  then  the  glad  dawn  soon  to  follow  that 
night, 

When  the  sunrise  of  .glory  shall  beam  on  my 
sight, 

"When  the  full  matin  song,  as  the  sleepers  arise 
To  shout  in  the  morning,  shall  peal  through  the 
skies. 


80  MANUAL   OF   DEVOTIONS. 

Who,  wlio  would  live  alway  ?  away  from  his 

God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns ; 
Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their    Saviour  and   brethren   transported   to 

greet, 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul. 

That  heavenly  music  !  what  is  it  I  hear  ? 
The  notes  of  the  harpers  ring  sweet  in  the  air : 
And  see,  soft  unfolding  those  portals  of  gold  ; 
The  King  all  arrayed  in  his  beauty  behold  ! 
O,  give  me,  O,  give  me  the  wings  of  a  dove  ! 
Let  me  hasten  my  flight  to  those  mansions 

above ; 
Ay,  't  is  now  that  my  soul  on  switl  pinions 

would  soar. 
And  in  ecstacy  bid  earth  adieu  evermore. 


.'JA 


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